Japanese phrase

申し訳ございませんでした。 mō shi wake go za i ma se n de shi ta

Meaning

I sincerely apologize.

When to use it

Apologizes formally for a past mistake or inconvenience. The expression carries more seriousness and respect than a casual apology.

Example dialogue

こちらの確認不足でした。 ko chi ra no kaku nin fu soku de shi ta

We failed to check it properly.

申し訳ございませんでした。 mō shi wake go za i ma se n de shi ta

I sincerely apologize.

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